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food4life@bcs.org.au
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BCS Food 4 Life provides vulnerable people experiencing disadvantage with access to nutritional food.
Clients with a Government benefit card register with the BCS Food 4 Life program and in return receive grocery products of their choice.
Clients contribute a small donation to assist with the ongoing provision of the service, which promotes a sense of ownership and enhanced self-esteem for clients participating.
Operating in five locations throughout the Hunter region, all centres are staffed by volunteers, Work for the Dole participants and a manager.
The food provided is sourced from a number of manufacturers and retailers, as products are withdrawn from general sales.
The BCS Food 4 Life program is about partnering with the local community to build relationships and empower people to make life-transforming choices, for themselves and for their families.
All BCS Food 4 Life centres offer a safe and welcoming environment, and the opportunity to sit and chat with volunteers and friends while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee. Beyond providing much-needed food the service acts as a connection point, opening doors to other physical, emotional and spiritual support services.
Where to Find BCS Food 4 Life centres
BCS Food 4 Life centres are located in the following locations across New South Wales:
Newcastle - Shop 2, 405 Hunter Street
9.30am - 3pm, Monday - Friday
Phone 4929 3215
Beresfield - 4 Lawson Avenue
9.30am - 4pm Monday - Thursday, 9am - 3pm Friday
Phone 4028 6406
Windale - 130 South Street (Corner of Lake St)
9.30am - 3pm, Wednesday - Friday
Phone 4947 4502
Raymond Terrace - Shop 5, 22 Sturgeon Street
9.30am - 3pm, Monday - Friday
Phone 4983 2043
Wallsend - Wallsend Baptist Church, 58 Cowper Street
12pm - 3pm Tuesday & Wednesday, 9.30am - 3pm Thursday & Friday
Phone 4951 7089
Ermington - 10 Lawson Street
9.30am - 3pm, Thursday - Friday (opening 25 July 2011)
Phone 9638 3637
Jannali - Shop 8, Jannali Arcade, 557 Box Road
9.30am - 3pm, Tuesday - Friday
Phone 9528 7492
Hornsby Heights - Hornsby Heights Baptist Church, 110A Galston Road
9.30am - 3.30pm, Thursday & Friday
Phone 9476 4853
Wellington - 32 Maughan Street
9.30am - 3pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Phone 6845 2784
Registering with BCS Food 4 Life
To register, clients need to present their Government benefit card at any BCS Food 4 Life centre.
Clients fill out a registration form and then become eligible to visit any BCS Food 4 Life centre to access grocery items, have a tea or coffee and a chat. Clients make a donation and collect their grocery order.